In Bangladesh, a new parasite rapid antigen test was investigated demonstrating accuracy and feasibility. For Giardia species, it had a sensitivity and specificity of 94% and 100%, respectively. For… (More)

Several eicosanoids were tested for ability to inhibit proliferation of cells in culture. In rabbit aortic smooth muscle cells and mouse B16BL6 melanoma cells, order of potency was: 12-HETE greater… (More)

Moringa oleifera, an important multipurpose crop, is rich in various phytochemicals: flavonoids, antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and carotenes. The purpose of this study was to profile the groups of… (More)

The cytosol fraction of human platelets did not convert prostaglandin (PG) H2 to PGD2. However, a homogenate of human megakaryoblastic CMK cells (precursor cells of platelets) produced PGD2 from… (More)